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Comments (14)Am I reading you correctly? - that you are still in the construction phase, yet are CHOOSING downdraft??? Usually people opt for downdrafts when they are completely constrained by existing construction and have no other choice. If you have the luxury to be in the construction phase you should run away from a downdraft! They are a poor exhaust - it's just physics; smoke and grease waft up. A downdraft is going against physics, and will also pull on your burner flames. I hope you did not choose a downdraft cause an architect or developer said you should - we've seen that situation before on this forum. Poor advice. Meanwhile, an island hood will not only be many times more effective than a downdraft, but the look of an island hood can really add "wow factor" to your kitchen. My only other comments would be that I prefer the Kitchenaid dishwasher. The only panelled appliance I have is a dishwasher, and for me, in hindsight, the panel was a waste of money. It was expensive, and my installer had to tinker with it quite a lot to get it to fit without interfering with how the DW door opened. I could have used that money elsewhere. Also, re the rangetop, I myself like all the burners to be the same btu's, but that's just the way I cook. I don't want to be worrying about having to shift pots around according to how the burners are laid out. HTH....See MoreNeed help with appliance choices, layout critique
Comments (32)Oh, and here I thought you were off restoring the Chambers. ;-) With two functions in one appliance, if one goes out, both do. That's true for the range and the double oven. A gas cooking surface is pretty simple, and even if one burner has an issue, often it won't affect the other burners. If you're talking all gas range and electric wall oven, obviously there's the different environment made by either, though in current ovens, the dichotomy is supposed to be flipped, and it's the gas that's the drier one, and electric that's moister. If you like starting something on the stovetop and finishing in the oven, or browning on the burner, braising in the oven, and reducing on the burner, there's a marginal convenience to having the oven right there. With a range oven, you have to get out of the way, while making your sauce, if someone else is tending something in the oven. With a wall oven, you can just order your minions to take it out, and they don't have to disturb you. If you have double ovens, theoretically, they'll handle the same way. With two different ovens, you have to remember which recipe does what in which oven. I grew up that way, with two different wall ovens which cooked quite differently. It's really not a biggie, once you know your ovens, to know which needs more time to brown, vs. which retains heat better, vs. which does X better whereas the other does Y. There's a learning curve with any oven. With two different ones, there are two, and you have to keep them straight. That's all I can think of. I'm sure others will have more. Which do you want?...See MoreHelp with Kitchen layout - ARG design, appliance layout
Comments (31)Doug already knows my views about cooktops on islands. So, I didn't share it when critiquing the original design. My opinion only, but putting a cooking surface on the island is a decision of last resort. Both safety and efficiency are compromised by this type of arrangement. I think the Buehl's idea of using that beautiful front window area for dining is inspired. It would get you and additional 28 sq.ft. in the kitchen. That's not chump change. That front window would be a lovely spot to sit with a cup of coffee and watch the kids. The light would be glorious. Seriously consider moving the kitchen to the rear, moving the dining room to take advantage of the window and sew/craft in the now freed up space in the front of the house, The old dining room in front could be used for a flex room/library/study/extra bedroom for overflow guests/sewing room/home office. Like Doug will tell you, everything is a compromise. Every decision effects another decision. It's just a question of how many comprises you have to make....See MoreHelp with kitchen layout and appliance choices!
Comments (8)Thank you patricia! the appliance salesperson told me the same thing, appliances first, then kitchen designs around it. I just wasn't sure if he was just trying to sell me a bigger range lol. We are actually quite close with the cabinetry people as my husband works with them and has for many years (he's a contractor). I trust their designer very much and she is very open and flexible to my needs and wants. I really do want a double oven though, i will use them frequently. In the end, the latest quote from the appliance people is within reason and we will be able to purchase all of these appliances. Sadly, my latest plan that was drawn to scale is kinda useless to post as i've removed walls and moved the kitchen to the front of the house...but i'll see what i can drum up....See MoreRelated Professionals
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